Caecobarbus geertsii
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Caecobarbus
Boulenger, 1921
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C. geertsi
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Caecobarbus geertsi (African blind barb or Congo blind barb), locally known as barbu aveugle or poisson cavernicole d'Afrique, is a ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Caecobarbus.[2]
It is found only in Thysville Caves in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Like other cavefish, it has no externally visible eyes and reduced pigmentation. Its maximum length is 110 mm (4.3 in). They may live as long as 15 years.[3]
It is threatened by sedimentation.[1] Its trade as aquarium novelty is also a possible threat.[3]
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